Andre Szmyt drills a 55-yard walk-off as time expires — Browns stun Packers 13–10 in Cleveland. Full recap, key stats (Quinshon Judkins, Jordan Love), standings & how to watch.
Quick snapshot — Packers vs Browns
The Cleveland Browns stunned the Green Bay Packers 13–10 when rookie kicker Andre Szmyt drilled a 55-yard field goal as time expired after a late Shelby Harris block and a clutch Joe Flacco drive — a dramatic Week 3 finish that snapped Cleveland’s losing skid and left Green Bay reeling.
Why Green Bay vs Cleveland mattered (and why you should care)
This Week 3 matchup mattered for plenty of reasons beyond the buzzer-beater:
- Redemption and momentum: The Browns had been searching for answers after a rough opening to the season; a walk-off win gives Cleveland (1–2) life in the AFC North and instant confidence.
- Special teams swing: The game is a reminder that special teams can rewrite narratives — Szmyt’s late heroics erased an earlier shaky start and turned the kicker into a hero.
- NFL Week-to-week volatility: Green Bay looked in control for most of the game, yet a couple of late plays (an interception, a block, and a short drive) swung the outcome — classic proof that close games can flip on tiny margins.
If you follow the league or fantasy, this contest is a case study: turnovers, red-zone inefficiency and special teams matter as much as offensive yardage totals.
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
Final score & the essentials (quick boxscore)
- Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Green Bay Packers 10.
- Scoring summary (high level): Brandon McManus FG (Packers) 39′; John FitzPatrick TD (Packers) 3rd quarter; Browns — Szmyt 35-yard FG and a 1-yard Quinshon Judkins TD; Szmyt 55-yard game-winner as time expired.
- Notables: Jordan Love: 183 passing yards, 1 TD; Joe Flacco: game-managing drive setting up the 55-yarder; Quinshon Judkins: 1-yard TD to tie the game; Andre Szmyt: 35-yd FG and 55-yd walk-off.
How it happened — a minute-by-minute narrative (what to know)
First half — slog and field goals
Both teams fought for field position early. The first points of the game came from Packers kicker Brandon McManus (39-yard field goal) after a Green Bay drive that found range but stalled in the red zone. The first two quarters were heavy on defense and light on explosive offense; both teams were feeling the field, and the scoreboard reflected it.
Third quarter — Packers take the lead
Green Bay struck in the third quarter: Jordan Love’s pass to tight end John FitzPatrick produced a short touchdown that gave the Packers a 10–0 lead and the sense they were in control. The Packers’ defense continued to pressure Cleveland, and it looked like Green Bay might cruise to a win.
Fourth quarter — Browns rally, drama unfolds
Three minutes and change remained when Cleveland finally climbed back into the game: Andre Szmyt drilled a 35-yard field goal to cut the deficit (10–3), and moments later something snapped — a Jordan Love interception (returned) flipped momentum and set up an inside-the-1 short TD run by rookie Quinshon Judkins to tie the game at 10. Green Bay’s 43-yard field goal attempt by Brandon McManus was blocked by Shelby Harris, and that gifted the Browns the final possession. Joe Flacco — veteran and calm — guided a short drive that set Szmyt up for a 55-yard hero’s kick as time expired.
Three plays changed the outcome: Grant Delpit’s interception (turnover and swing), Shelby Harris’s blocked 43-yard attempt, and Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard walk-off. Tiny margins, huge consequences.
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Player box: the numbers that mattered
Below are the core player stats that shaped the finish (source: ESPN/ClevelandBrowns boxscore).
Green Bay Packers
- Jordan Love — 22/34, 183 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
- John FitzPatrick — TD reception (3 yd).
- Brandon McManus — 1/2 FG (39 yd made; 43 yd attempt blocked).
- Team defense — six sacks on Joe Flacco for the Browns across the game? (Packers press; see game details). Rashan Gary recorded multiple QB pressures/sacks in earlier plays.
Cleveland Browns
- Joe Flacco — efficient in short yardage late; drive-managing in the final minute (game-winner setup). Stat line: modest passing yards but high-impact plays.
- Quinshon Judkins — key 1-yard TD plunge; short-yardage work proved decisive in the red zone.
- Andre Szmyt — 2/2 field goals (35, 55) — the 55-yarder was the final play and the game winner. Szmyt’s overnight redemption arc is the human drama of the evening.
- Grant Delpit — game-turning INT that set the Browns up for momentum in the fourth quarter.
The coaching and schematic angles — what the film will show
For Green Bay (Matt LaFleur and staff):
- The Packers did plenty right — they moved the ball periodically and converted a red-zone opportunity into their third-quarter TD. But late turnovers and special teams breakdowns were the killer. Expect film sessions to highlight clock management and blocking assignment on the blocked FG. (SI)
For Cleveland (Kevin Stefanski and staff):
- Stefanski’s Browns earned one of those old-school, trim-the-fat wins: bend late, force a turnover, and let special teams deliver the final punch. Joe Flacco’s experience and Grant Delpit’s take were the kinds of moments coaches stress in the locker room — play smart, get stops, and lean on specialists when necessary.
Turning points (explained)
- Grant Delpit interception — The INT (and return field position) swung win probability massively toward the Browns and gave Cleveland new life inside the Packers’ 20.
- Quinshon Judkins 1-yard TD — Rookie short-yardage scoring that tied the game and showcased Cleveland’s decision to trust its ground force in moments that matter.
- Shelby Harris block of McManus FG — Perhaps the most obvious single-play swing; instead of a likely Packers lead with minutes left, the block handed possession back and a second chance to Cleveland. (Acme Packing Company)
- Andre Szmyt 55-yard game winner — A kicker who had been the subject of headlines for the wrong reasons redeemed himself in dramatic fashion. Talk about pressure.
Advanced metrics & analytics — what the models say
- Win probability: ESPN’s game model showed the Packers favored for most of the fourth quarter, but the Delpit INT + blocked FG swung win probability to Cleveland late.
- Third-down performance: The team that sustains on third down usually wins close games; check the full boxscore for conversions .
- Expected points added (EPA): Szmyt’s 55-yarder had huge EPA for the Browns; throwing in the blocked FG and turnover, Cleveland fetched more value in special teams/defense than in yardage.
For numbers nerds: consult ESPN’s play-by-play gamelog and NFL Next Gen Stats for exact EPA, routes run, pressure rates and rush-defense splits.
Storylines & human angles
- Andre Szmyt’s redemption: Once pilloried for earlier misses or tough stretches, Szmyt walked into the clutch and delivered a 55-yard dagger. His emotional arc (from doubts to hero) will be front-page sports talk for days.
- Quinshon Judkins’ early impact: The rookie’s short-yardage TD is a concrete example of a young runner making his stamp when the game is on the line. Expect Judkins to receive more carries in similar situations. (USA TODAY)
- Joe Flacco’s veteran calm: He might not pile up gaudy passing numbers, but Flacco’s management of the final drive and tosses under pressure earned this upset for the Browns. Coaches love that type of poise.
What this means for the standings & season outlook
- Browns: The win moves Cleveland to 1–2, but more importantly it halts a losing streak and restores some belief in a season that could have spiraled. In the AFC North, every conference win matters — and this one is a signature late-game moment that can galvanize a roster.
- Packers: Green Bay falls to 2–1 but the loss stings because of the way it was delivered. The NFC North race is long; this is a short delay, not a collapse — but special teams and turnover avoidance will be central to the coaching staff’s fixes.
For deeper playoff projection changes, consult the power indexes (ESPN/Football Outsiders/DVOA) — one game will nudge metrics but not define seasons.
Coach & player quotes (highlights)
- Andre Szmyt: Postgame reflection focused on redemption and trust — he acknowledged the pressure and credited teammates and coaches.
- Joe Flacco: Praised teammates for stepping up and highlighted Grant Delpit’s play as a turning point. (Cleveland Browns)
- Packers: Coach and players conceded a painful late reversal; Brandon McManus’s block and the interception were painful to swallow for a team that had controlled most of the contest.
Fantasy & betting takeaways
- Fantasy: This was a tough night for fantasy owners expecting a shootout. Jordan Love’s modest yardage and the low team scores mean lower fantasy outcomes. Judges: Judkins’ TD matters for short-yardage PPR managers, and Szmyt owners enjoyed a huge kicker payday.
- Bets: The Packers were favored; bettors who took the Browns + underdog cash grabbed a big upset. Szmyt’s long kick likely pushed long-shot parlays into win territory. For lines and odds, check sportsbook archives (Caesars, DraftKings) — lines swing dramatically after final plays.
Where to watch replays, highlights & stats
- Full replay / condensed game: ESPN’s gamecast and NFL Game Pass carry full replays or condensed versions.
- Highlights: ClevelandBrowns.com uploaded the game-ending kick, and NFL.com/YouTube posted the Szmyt 55-yarder and Shelby Harris blocked FG highlight. (Cleveland Browns)
- Boxscore & play-by-play: ESPN’s official game page includes a full boxscore, play-by-play, and advanced stats.
Reaction & social pulse (how fans reacted)
Social feeds lit up: Browns fans celebrated a dramatic buzzer-beater and flipped the script on a kicker who’d been criticized; Packers fans lamented a game they largely controlled but failed to close. Sports radio and morning shows will play Szmyt’s kick repeatedly — the human redemption story sells. (BrownsZone with Scott Petrak –)
FAQs (quick answers fans search for)
Q: What was the final score of Packers vs Browns?
A: Browns 13, Packers 10. (ESPN.com)
Q: Who kicked the walk-off field goal?
A: Andre Szmyt (55 yards). (ESPN.com)
Q: Who scored the Browns’ touchdown?
A: Quinshon Judkins (1-yard run). (USA TODAY)
Q: Where can I find the full boxscore?
A: ESPN’s game page and the Browns’ official recap both have full boxscores and play-by-play. (ESPN.com)